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What direction does Earth rotate on its axis?
East
West
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The __________ coordinate system uses the observer's local horizon as the fundamental plane.
Vertical
Horizontal
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Stars close to the celestial poles are known as __________ stars.
Circumpolar
Circular
Horizontal
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The point straight above you in the sky is called __________.
Nadir
Zenith
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Why do the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars appear to rise in the East and set in the West?
Earthâs magnetic field
Earthâs rotation
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Stars near the celestial poles are circumpolar, never setting below the horizon.
False
True
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The horizontal coordinate system provides information about altitude and azimuth.
False
True
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boom
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fairy
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fairy
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thief
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boom
Lose 50 points!
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gift
Win 15 points!
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gift
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banana
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The north celestial pole is easily located by the star __________ in Ursa Minor.
Polaris
Pollux
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seesaw
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rocket
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rocket
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baam
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thief
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magnet
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fairy
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banana
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In which direction do stars appear to move across the night sky near the celestial poles?
East to West
North to South
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How many constellations are there in total?
88
78
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What is the celestial coordinate system that uses altitude and azimuth called?
Horizontal system
Galactic system
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What marks the north celestial pole?
Betelguese
Polaris
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